illustrious; celebrated; of great renown
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
illustrious and celebrated; of great renown and imposing momentum
literaryA literary term often used to describe individuals, families, or powers that enjoy great fame and influence. Typically carries a positive or neutral connotation.
Tā他
zài在
dāng当
shí时
xuǎn煊
hè赫
yī一
shí时
，
wú无
rén人
bù不
zhī知
。
He was illustrious at that time and known to everyone.
Zhè这
jiā家
qǐ企
yè业
céng曾
jīng经
qì气
shì势
xuǎn煊
hè赫
，
rú如
jīn今
què却
yǐ已
shuāi衰
bài败
。
This enterprise once had tremendous momentum, but has now declined.
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Tā他
chū出
shēn身
yú于
xuǎn煊
hè赫
yī一
shí时
de的
míng名
mén门
wàng望
zú族
。
He came from a celebrated prestigious family that was once illustrious.
Nà那
wèi位
jiāng将
jūn军
zhàn战
gōng功
xuǎn煊
hè赫
，
wēi威
míng名
yuǎn远
bō播
。
That general had distinguished military achievements, and his fame spread far.